F15/100
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 134,000 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ2004001
Violations
46
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY
Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY water receives a grade of F (15/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 46 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY detected?
76 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY have any EPA violations?
Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY has 46 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY serve?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY serves approximately 134,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Elizabeth City- 2004.
What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY provide?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ2004001.
How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY scores 15/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.